Simple Genius

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Simple Genius
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Hardcover edition
Author David Baldacci
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe third book in the King and Maxwell (book series)
GenreThriller novel
Publisher Grand Central Publishing
Publication date
April 24, 2007
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint, e-book, audiobook
Pages420 (Hardcover edition)
ISBN 978-0446580342
Preceded by Hour Game  
Followed by First Family  

Simple Genius is a thriller novel by American writer David Baldacci initially published on April 24, 2007, by Grand Central Publishing. [1] [2] [3] [4] It topped the New York Times bestseller list for the week ending April 28, 2007. [5]

Contents

Simple Genius was described by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as "simply entertaining." [6] Simple Genius continues the story of the characters Michelle Maxwell and Sean King from its predecessors, Split Second and Hour Game, and combines themes such as "quantum computers, protective codes, breaking those codes, the CIA, psychological demons, and even buried treasure." [6]

Plot summary

Sean King, financially hard-pressed and trying to help his professional and platonic partner Michelle Maxwell, is forced to seek an assignment from his ex-girlfriend Joan Dillinger, a fellow ex-Secret Service agent who runs her own private investigation agency.

Joan gives him a case based at a laboratory, investigating the murder of a scientist, Monk Turing. During his investigations, he stumbles on Camp Peary, the CIA training facility which leads him to a more complicated investigation, on which he works together with Michelle, who has attempted suicide after a psychological breakdown. He encounters Turing's autistic daughter, Viggie Turing, who is also extraordinary talented, but is willing to trust only Michelle, and hates Horatio, the psychologist who is treating both her and Michelle.

Eventually, Sean and Michelle solve the case, but not before being tortured by their enemies. Sean gains a treasure, but generously shares it with others even though he is in financial difficulties.

Characters

Reception

Kirkus Reviews doubted the author's ability to maintain a spot on the bestsellers list, stating that the book is "Lamer than usual." [7]

References

  1. ↑ "SImple Genius". Kirkus Reviews . April 1, 2007. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Simple Genius" . Booklist . May 1, 2007. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Simple Genius (audiobook)" . Booklist . September 15, 2007. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Simple Genius". Publishers Weekly . March 26, 2007. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Best Seller". New York Times. May 20, 2007. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2008.
  6. 1 2 Carlin, Karen (May 13, 2007). "'Simple Genius' by David Baldacci – Complex thriller pays off for readers at finish". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . Archived from the original on April 5, 2008. Retrieved January 5, 2008.
  7. ↑ SIMPLE GENIUS | Kirkus Reviews.
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